Stafford Railway Circle Clubroom Open Day Sunday 8th July-Report

The open day was held yesterday despite the continuing heatwave which was alleviated to some extent by having 2 large electric fans circulating the air inside the clubroom-and with the large roller-shutter door kept open to allow hot air to escape.

Between 80 and 90 visitors “braved” the elements to attend and see the various layouts and demonstrations. The heat did affect some of the layouts with a few electrical gremlins and track buckles (so no difference to the real railway!). We hope to hold similar events in the future and will announce details in advance on our website.

The detailed plans are now in place for this event which will take place on Sunday 8th July between 11am and 4pm. There will be several layouts and demonstrations as listed below:-

Layouts

Freshwater-Stafford Railway Circle EM Gauge

Blue is the Colour-Norman Jones N Gauge

Stackton Tressell-Stafford Railway Circle OO Gauge

Jennings’ Sidings-Keith Hayward O Gauge

Seagone-Stafford Railway Circle O-16.5mm

Work in Progress

Meyrick Road-OO Gauge

Newbridge Junction-N Gauge

Demonstrations

David Wright-scenery/buildings and backscenes

Chris Longson-adding LED’s to vehicles

Pete Griffiths-ballasting trackwork

Phil Timmis-weathering

Refreshments will be available throughout the day and our members will be available to answer any of your questions on railway modelling and how you can join SRC and participate in the construction/operation of the existing/under construction/new layouts.

There is plenty of free parking available and the clubroom will be signposted from the A34/A51 Aston roundabout.